We found this place by accident a few years ago on a work trip and had to come back again. It is an…read more"old school" family recipes, incredible service, fantastic food, and simply an amazing restaurant. My only concern is that they don't see to be busy enough for how good they are! We had 6 of us. Every single thing everyone ordered looked incredible. (I mean, I don't really care for muscles, but I could absolutely see the love cooked into even that dish.) I wish them every success and I'm already looking forward to visiting again next time I'm in the area!

"Would you like some lemoncello? Orangcello? Anythingvello?"…read more Angelo, one of the owners, is talking to the table next to us, but already I know I've found a second home. "You won't want to cook anymore" he tells us a bit later. He's not wrong. I had the fish special, cod, served puttanesca, with mash potatoes and spinach. He had the rigatoni bolognese. Perfectly cooked pasta. "Everything is homemade," Angelo explained later. Smart and fairly well-priced wine list. We asked why the 2020 Carparzo Brunello di Montalcino was so low priced, and learned the wine has been priced the same since their father closed their Upper East Side location and the kids opened in Newark. "New York food at NJ prices," Angelo explained. "I've never had tiramisu I've liked better", husband told me. "I've never had flan Ive liked better" I told him. (It is coconut flan.) Great service. Wonderful spot. And Bon Jovi has been in twice, most recently he brought his wife. Enough said.

Every time i come here its such a hit!!! It's definitely one of my favorite hole in the wall places…read morethat I've been coming to for about 8 years. The food is probably the closest you can get to actual Spanish tapas but what i love most about this place is that everythings got flavorrrrr For our table of 4 we got CROQUETAS with their house cured chorizo- very good POLLO FIORENTINA- chicken was so tender and packeddd with flavor! BARRIGUITA- plentiful serving for a tapa, we loved the potatoes it came with too CHICHARRON DE POLLO- flavorful chicken and easier to eat than you think TARTAR- delish but small Chipirones- sooo delicately breaded you can barely tell, was great COSTILLA A LA PLANCHA- plentiful for a tapa, we recommend cooking for longer since its traditionally a tough cut of beef SAUTED VEGETABLES- tastey and not mushy thankfully! MILLIONAIRE CAIPIRINHA for my drink. was soooo good, not too sweet and not quite as sour as a margarita, was perfect for me!

Casa d'Paco is a great spot with a really cool setup. When you first walk in, it feels like a…read moresmaller, quiet place with a nice bar but then you realize they have an additional space on the side which completely changes the vibe in a good way. When I was there, they had a DJ playing, and it added energy without being too loud or overwhelming. The Service was very good, the waiter answered and helped with all our questions. The food was absolutely amazing really flavorful and well done. Just be a little prepared that most dishes come in smaller portions. But the quality definitely makes up for it. I ordered the paella, and it's easily enough for two or even three people and it was well worth it. Really delicious. The drinks were also definitely worth trying while you're there. The only thing I wasn't big on was the desserts they didn't quite live up to the rest of the meal. But overall, great atmosphere, excellent food, and a fun experience. I'd definitely come back.

I have been coming to this place for years ever since they had the grandma in the corner stiring a…read morelarge pot of sauce things have changed. Looks like they renovated the open kitchen and have a larger counter now. But it is still a great ad fast lunch spot, but you have to get here early, or the specials will run out! This is a classic hidden gem that most people would overlook, but the locals are well aware of. Today I had the spaghetti with calamari, the fish was so tender and the sauce delicious, just like I remember it. It came with fresh bread for dipping

This is the place to go! I often stop in for lunch, and they always have great specials and…read moreconsistently delicious food. Recently, I hosted a party for 80 people and used Cafe Expresso Italia for catering. They absolutely delivered. Communication was excellent, everything was ready on time, and the food was a huge hit with my guests. People couldn't stop talking about how good everything was. The staff is friendly, the service is reliable, and the food is outstanding. I highly recommend them for both a quick lunch and catering large events.

We were in town for a concert and this spot was very close to Prudential Center and got solid…read morereviews. It's a cozy little spot with something everybody will enjoy. The ribeye was good, but it could have used a little more seasoning. It lacked salt and spices so the fat/oil seemed overwhelming. The bruschetta was nice and fresh. The pasta fagioli was also good. The chicken cavatelli was pretty good, but the chicken was a little dry. The service team was kind and attentive. I would come back to Ellie's again.

Ordered a few paninis for a work lunch and sadly this spot does not deliver. Only pick up. The…read morepaninis came in a large aluminum pan and cover. The sandwiches were sliced into 4 portions each so it definitely looked a lot more. Sever panini options include a veggie panini, one with chicken. I really like how they made the bread crispy and marked, can tell they made an effort in this. I was hoping to love them but it was only ok. I had a taste of the eggplant chicken and the Roman panini (veggie only). the chicken was rather dry and was ok. The Roman panini was better, loved the mushrooms in it as well. Overall pick up service only with some good panini options.

Delicious food, bright and relaxed atmosphere, and great service all around. Artie's is a fantastic…read morefamily-friendly restaurant that not only specializes in wood-fired pizzas but also baked goods like breads and pastries. I always love trying something off their seasonal pizza menu; during my most recent visit, I loved their maple bacon pizza, which had the perfect balance of sweet and savory. They don't accept reservations, so expect it to be pretty busy, especially during the weekends. Note that they also only have a limited cold food menu during the off hour between lunch and dinner.

Second time coming here. And it was even better than the first! I had come here during the day to…read morehave some of their breakfast goods, which were yummy. So, I decided to give it a try for dinner. They don't accept reservations. I arrived around 6:30 pm on a Friday to avoid crazy wait times, but still had to wait ~40 minutes. It didn't feel very long since the waiting area has a mobile wine/beer bar outside & you're able to order drinks from the restaurant as well while you wait. I didn't come with kids, but I saw a lot of families waiting. It was a kid friendly space. The inside was quite dim & it kept getting dimmer as the night progressed. I didn't love this, but it didn't bother me as much either. Pizza was delicious, and the bread tasted very fresh. The pictures show an individual pizza size, which we were told might not be big enough to share, but we made it work amongst 3 girls. Service was fast - I assume since they're trying to free up tables quickly. I'd recommend going at a non-peak time if you don't like to wait, but definitely worth a try even if for takeout!

We had an 845 reservation for an FDU graduation dinner... we had a big group and it was wonderful!…read more I was truly living in the moment because I don't think I took any photos of the food, but we all really enjoyed what we ordered! Thank you !

We were in Newark a late afternoon on a Sunday and looking for a burger. Went to another famous…read morelocal place and it was closed so decided to try Burke's Tavern. The atmosphere and restaurant look great. It has a good vibe and the service was great. Let me tell you about the burger, not the best, they give you a slider size patty, overcooked and served on a bun that comes apart when you grab it. I'm not sure about the rest of the menu, but not a burger place. Now the chocolate cake with the raspberry ice cream--wow! This was the best part of the meal. I'm giving this place 4 stars even though I didn't like the burger because that's all I tried. I'll come back and revise this rating up/down if I come back and try other menu items. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area.

Food was outstanding my wife and myself are foodies and this was one of the best restaurants we've…read morebeen to in a long time. Service was very attentive and pleasant. Will be back many times.

Terrible experience. I went on a whim with a friend who wanted to try it out. What harm right? How…read morewrong I was! The food was just awful. The meat had a funny smell ;you know that funky smell you get with old meat? Yeah, there it was. The vegetables were limp and lifeless. The service was the worst of it. We waited forever for a seat only to have the menus tossed at us as that person walked away. When a waiter finally came by, it was very 'what do you want? Stop wasting my time' attitude. Forget about questions. No no no. If you arent a regular than sucks to be you. They Clearly had favorites based on intersctions with a nearby table. When i got my meal and brought uup the fact that I asked for an ingredient to be taken off (note, not substituted, just not on the dish), the server grabs my dish harshly and mutters a racial slur. I was furious but just wanted to get through the meal without further incident. I had already decided i would never come back and I would never recommend thiis place to anyone. It was just so unpleasant, you couldnt pay me to go again. If you dontgett food poisoning from their rancid ingredients, your mood will certainly decay within a matter of minutes by being there. Avoid this place!

We flew into town exhausted after a long day of travel from Florida with our family. We didn't have…read morea reservation and it was clearly busy, but the manager went way out of his way to seat us right away at the bar and gave us the first available table when one opened. He was very sincere and even surprised us with complimentary drinks and dessert on the house for having to wait. The food, drinks, and service were so top notch that it's my new gold standard. This place is a hidden gem.

If you're looking for a small piece of Italy in Jersey City, Ita Italian Kitchen is it…read more This place has become my go-to and for good reason. The moment you walk in, the hospitality wraps around you the staff genuinely makes you feel like family. That kind of warmth is hard to fake and even harder to find. I started with the Focaccia with Garlic Oil simple, perfect, dangerous because you'll eat the whole thing before your entrée arrives. Then the Spicy Rigatoni with Shrimp? Absolutely not to be skipped. The sauce has the right amount of heat, the shrimp were cooked perfectly, and every bite just made sense. I've been back multiple times and it never misses. If you haven't been, you're late...go fix that.